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The Oldest Coaching Inn In Chipping Campden
LYGON ARMS
Traditional Country Style Rooms In A Great High Street Location
+44 1386 840318 or +44 1386 840089
The Oldest Coaching Inn In Chipping Campden
Traditional Country Style Rooms In A Great High Street Location
Whether you are in Chipping Campden on business or for pleasure The Lygon Arms, located in the heart of Chipping Campden, on the High Street, is the perfect 4-star Inn from which to explore everything Chipping Campden has to offer.
The Lygon Arms is the oldest Coaching Inn in Chipping Campden with trading records dating back to the 16th Century. Originally called the "White Hart" derived from Richard II's heraldic symbol. The name was changed to "The George" during the reign of James I (1603-1625). In 1772 there is a reference to the Inn then called "The Hare and Hounds" and was sold in 1821 by John Stanley. There is some confusion over the date that the name became "The Lygon Arms", However, in 1837 an old document refers to "The Hare and Hounds, now called the Lygon" – the Inn is proud to continue providing traditional country style 4-star accommodation.
The Lygon Arms boasts 10 traditional country style rooms offering guests relaxing accommodation within easy reach of the Chipping Campden's famous hiking trails, museums, art galleries and historic landmarks. Our beautifully appointed rooms offer traditional country style décor whether you are staying for just one night or several. All rooms fully equipped with modern amenities including interactive TV, Wi-Fi and en-suite facilities.
Set in the centre of Chipping Campden, The Lygon Arms is right on the high street, with its famous inhabitants The Covent Garden Academy of Flowers. The fact that the shops of Chipping Campden are only a short stroll away too means the Lygon Arms really is the perfect location from which to explore everything that Chipping Campden has to offer with the added benefit of being able to park your car.
Our car-park is open to all Inn residents as well as non-residents just visiting the Lygon Arms.
Our Lounge bar offers diners a modern style menu featuring traditional British favourites complemented by more contemporary and imaginative dishes to tempt any palate. From delicious lunches and fabulous dinners or pre Cotswold Walk drink and our traditional afternoon teas, it really is one of the best restaurants in the Chipping Campden area.
The Lounge bar serves our afternoon tea every day between 1pm – 6pm. There is nothing more British than Afternoon Tea. Experience a tradition dating back to the 1840’s when this afternoon treat was first introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford.
With our meeting room in the heart of Chipping Campden, benefitting from complimentary WiFi, the Lygon Arms Hotel makes conducting business in Chipping Campden a real pleasure. Ideal for private dining, hosting training courses, social gatherings, meetings and receptions.
The Lygon Arms is fully committed to providing food from locally produced sources wherever possibe which helps support British farms and producers.
The Lygon Arms is the perfect haven to spend a relaxing break or romantic weekend in Chipping Campden. Escape life’s hustle and bustle cocooned in a traditional country style room before exploring the wealth of shops, museums, art galleries and landmarks on our doorstep including; Hidcote Manor Gardens, The Covent Garden Academy of Flowers, Robert Welch, Hart Silver & Goldsmiths, Court Barn Museum, The Gallery at the Guild, St James' Church, Dovers Hill & The Cotswold Way.
Being at the heart of everything has its advantages. Staying at the Lygon Arms allows you to stroll to many iconic attractions from the doorstep, including Robert Welch, for art lovers, The Gallery at the Guild and High Street shopping. Campden Gallery on the High Street offers regular gallery exhibitions from artists such as Jeremy Annear, David Atkins and Derek Balmer.
In late May or early June visit Dover’s Hill to see the famous Cotswold Olimpick Games, home of the Shin Kicking World Championships.